Young Callichthyidae

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Post by Allan »

Hi everybody

I ordered some C. pygmaeus from an import from South America, but there where none of these in the box. Instead there was these two kinds of (to me) more interesting catfish.

The first is to me looking like an Aspidoras pauciradiatus. Can this be confirmed, or is there any other opinions?

About the other, I have no clear idea, so i am open to all suggestions.

All fish are approximately 25-35 mm.

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More pics of the fish can be seen at http://www.fiskejournalen.1go.dk/sider/ ... n_cats.htm

Thank you very much.

Allan Mathiasen, Denmark
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Post by Silurus »

Yup, the <i>Aspidoras</i> is <i>A. pauciradiatus</i>.
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Post by clothahump »

Second one could be Mellini, Ian will know for sure.
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Post by Yann »

Hi!

The Coryodras ( 2nd one) make me think at Corydoras cf kanei.

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